A Fresh Look at Forest Regeneration
Covering the latest updates on Brainforest's biodiversity efforts and new conservation projects
Dear Brainforest follower,
Reflecting on 2023, we celebrated a year where Brainforest's roots of innovation have grown deeper into the soil of opportunities.
Last year, we not only planted seeds of change with the launch of ventures like BioTara AG but also pioneered our first-ever Brainforest biodiversity and regenerative food forest venture programs, fostering a new wave of entrepreneurial talent. 🏆
With deep-rooted gratitude to our partners, to you and the tireless efforts of our team, we've turned bold ambitions into impactful realities. Thank you!
2023 Milestones
New Beginnings
Incorporated BioTara AG as the third official Brainforest spin-off, co-founded by John Goeschalk and Ralph Jelinski, fostering local empowerment in Suriname. Currently seeking visionary funding partners.
Kicked-off the two Brainforest labs for Biodiversity and Regenerative Food Forests.
Created our first Venture Programs and celebrated the selection of two wonderful teams:
Startup Jeev led by Adi for the Biodiversity lab and Muvuca led by Átila and Carlyle, for the regenerative food forest lab
Venture Achievements
Xilva AG launched Africa's first biodiversity accelerator with partners, assessing forest projects in the first cohort using Xilva GRADE - its proprietary framework and methodology.
eva: The first full version of the forest climate standard with the forest restoration method is available and the second method, for forest conversion, is entering the pilot phase.
Partnerships and Collaborations in 2023
Forged strategic alliances with Wyss Academy for Nature and Nature Data Alliance.
Welcomed pivotal support from Filecoin Foundation for BioTara AG's initiatives.
Funding Success
Reached a significant milestone with total fundraising of CHF 15 Million committed. Thanks to the steadfast support of Somaha Foundation, Frey Charitable Foundation, Accanto Foundation, Pro Evolution Foundation, Volkart Foundation, and Minerva Foundation. We're also grateful to welcome Fondation Valery, our newest supporter for 2024. 🤝
Expanded our network of friends, family, and forest fans by promoting our innovative blended finance model, combining philanthropy and impact investments for lasting impact. Learn more about our model here.
Events and Engagements
Actively participated in key industry events like Katapult Future Fest, the NOAH Conference and Future Horizon, contributing to global sustainability dialogues.
Acknowledgments
Extended heartfelt thanks to our devoted team, supporters, and expert collaborators 💚. Thanks to your support, we're on track to regenerate and protect 20 million hectares of biodiverse forests by 2030.
What a forest of experiences at Brainforest.
Thank you -once again- a part of the Brainforest journey where every leaf turned is a new, extraordinary experience! 🌳🚀. We cannot wait to see where our roots will go in 2024!
Your Brainforest team